Exploring the Skies

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Hi! My name is Siddharth Singh, and this is the first of many blog posts for my senior project. I chose this title because it definitely relates to what I’m doing- flying an airplane and exploring the skies. I’ve never actually flown an airplane before, but I have flown a lot in simulators and read and watched a lot of content regarding aviation and planes, so I’m no beginner when it comes to this. I’m very prepared for what’s to come in this project, and will keep you guys up to date every step of the way. My site placement is located at the Falcon Field airport in Mesa, and I’ll be doing everything from studying and taking practice exams to landing planes here, so there’s a lot of work to be done. However, I am looking forward to finally being able to get in the air and put my already existing flight knowledge to the true test: exploring the skies!

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    joaquin_s
    This sounds really interesting Sidd. I think it's great that you are starting to make progress to your pilot's license, and I love how you end this blog post with its title. I was just wondering though, what is the thing that you are most worried about with this process?
    February 18, 2025 at 3:46 pm - Reply
    sidd_s
    I'm really most worried about bad weather and not being able to fly as much as I want to. But, even then, a little bad weather never stopped me!
    February 18, 2025 at 4:58 pm - Reply
    nico_l
    Sidd, would you ever consider becoming a CFI yourself, or do you want to become a commercial pilot, or a private one? This is a very unique senior project and I am excited to see how well you can fly at the end of the school year.
    February 19, 2025 at 1:49 am - Reply
    mj_j
    Hey Sidd, I like the idea and uniqueness of this project! Transitioning from simulators to real flying does seem like a big jump! My question for you is that, since you are just starting with hands-on flight training, what specific aspects of transitioning from simulators to real-world flying do you think will be the most challenging, and how do you plan to prepare for them? Can't wait to hear back!
    February 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Reply
    sidd_s
    Becoming a CFI is part of the pathway to becoming a commercial pilot, but that's later down the road. For the scope of this project, I will only be obtaining my private pilots license.
    February 19, 2025 at 1:41 pm - Reply
    sidd_s
    The simulators that I play are pretty realistic, but they can't ever compare to actually flying of course. I think the most challenging aspect will be the handling of the aircraft, specifically the environment of the the plane. I'll actually be in the cockpit, hearing the engine and the wind blowing past me, and while that can be thrilling, it can also be a little nerve-racking as well!!!
    February 19, 2025 at 1:49 pm - Reply
    meggiles
    Hi, Sidd! What's your favorite airplane? I have a crush on the now-defunct Concorde. (I actually stole someone's Concorde stationery from a flight. Yes, I did.) MG
    February 19, 2025 at 3:38 pm - Reply
    sidd_s
    My favorite airplane is probably the Airbus A350, because its a new, state of the art plane that really fascinates me. Thanks for the question!
    February 20, 2025 at 12:21 pm - Reply
    vinesh_k
    Hi Sidd! It’s cool that you’re finally taking your flight knowledge from simulators to the real thing. Falcon Field seems like a solid place to learn—can’t wait to hear about your first time actually flying. What part of the flying are you most excited for?
    February 26, 2025 at 1:22 pm - Reply

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